Procure Products
in the Green Procurement CompilationLearn & Plan Topics
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Water Efficiency
Buildings are significant users of the Earth’s freshwater supply. The goal of a responsible building operator should be to encourage a sma...
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs....
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Building Systems Upgrades
This page details Sustainable Strategies to consider as your space undergoes a building system upgrade to improve energy, water use, and occupant co... -
Best Practices & Case Studies
One of the best ways to learn and make the case for green building innovations is to point to others’ experience in implementing these innovat...
Green Products
Dual-Flush Toilets
A dual-flush toilet is a type of high-efficiency fixture. Dual-flush toilets are those that have two levels of flushing – a higher water use flush (full flush) for solids and a lower water use one (reduced flush) for liquids. The effective flush volume of a dual flush toilet is 1.28 gallons per flush. Dual-flush toilets are available in tank or flush valve types.
Whole Building Systems
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Water - Occupant Behavior on Water Consumption
Occupants have a direct impact on water use and are key to a building’s water conservation program. Significant water can be wasted from occu...
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Water - Plumbing Fixtures
High efficiency plumbing fixtures (toilets, urinals, faucets, and showers) can lead to significant water savings. FEMP BMP #6 gives some guidance on...
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IEQ - Example Questions
Has the Project Authority approved a building flush-out or bake-off strategy before occupancy?
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IEQ - IAQ Management
Construction and renovation projects pose a unique threat to indoor air quality. IAQ management plans should be instated that emphasize the protecti...
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IEQ - Green Tips
Perform a flush-out after the completion of major renovation projects and allow sufficient time prior to occupant reentry.
Materials
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Dual-flush Toilets
Dual-flush toilets have two levels of flushing - a full for solid waste and a reduced flush for liquid waste. Typically full flushes range f... -
Composting Toilets
Composting toilets use an aerobic process to break down waste by using little or no water. There are two types of composting toilets: [self-con... -
Conventional Toilets
Conventional toilets are those that pre-date Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct 1992) and use 3.5 or more gallons of water per flush.